1. Distracted Driving Distracted driving is a major contributor to road accidents. It involves any activity that diverts attention from driving, such as texting, eating, or even talking to passengers. These distractions take your eyes off the road and your hands off...
Lawyers fighting back against illegal conduct by employers NRS Injury Law is client centered and service oriented. Our workers’ compensation attorneys understand how frustrating an on-the-job injury or occupational disease that limits your ability to work and earn an...
The winter season is in full swing, meaning millions of American drivers are at increased risk of car accidents due to hazardous road conditions. Thankfully, drivers can take steps to protect themselves and their passengers. Further, federal and state-level reporting enables drivers to prepare themselves properly by indicating which cities have the highest risks for […]
Have you or a family member been affected by the adverse effects of Xarelto? Then you may want to learn more about dangerous side effects and the potential for filing a lawsuit. Background Approved by the FDA in 2011, Xarelto is an anticoagulant blood thinner manufactured by Bayer and marketed in the U.S. by Johnson […]
Anyone who has spent time in Ohio during the winter knows that the roads can become slippery and treacherous at any moment. Many Ohio drivers can tell stories of setting out on a trip when the weather seemed fine (if a bit chilly) only to have a sudden winter storm blow in, turning the trip […]
In addition to operating the largest state-funded workers’ compensation system in the country, Ohio is also home to millions of workers in the private sector who are covered by workers’ comp. Whether you work in the private or public sector, this guide is for you. What to Do When an Accident Occurs Workers’ compensation is […]
The Camp Lejeune Lawsuit has been one of the nation’s most high-profile legal cases, garnering attention from millions of Americans and thousands of families affected by the Camp Lejeune Water Crisis. United States service members, veterans, their families, non-military employees, and others might have been exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune if they […]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Fraud The harsh reality is when workers’ compensation fraud occurs it is typically on the side of the employer. As a result, innocent workers have undue hardship. Types of Employer Workers’ Compensation Fraud If you suspect you are working for a company or organization that is wrongfully dodging the Ohio Bureau of […]
Despite even the best prevention efforts and safety practices, workplace injuries in Ohio still occur daily. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Ohio reports about 85,000 nonfatal workplace injuries yearly, the equivalent of 2.4 injuries per 100 full-time workers.[1] Quoting the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, “There were an estimated 110,500 total recordable […]
The list of questions surrounding workers’ compensation is almost endless. But given that the Social Security Administration estimates some 135.6 million employees in the United States are protected under workers’ comp laws, workers must understand workers’ comp and the rights to which those workers are entitled.[1] One question that often gets asked about workers’ compensation […]
